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According to Wigberto Tañada of the FTA, the SC ruling is "harsh" and "misinterprets the safeguard measures and the Constitution."


Tañada pointed out that the Constitution clearly states the need to protect local industries.


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FORMER TRADE AND INDUSTRY SECRETARY CESAR V

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According to Wigberto Tañada of the FTA, the SC ruling is "harsh" and "misinterprets the safeguard measures and the Constitution."


Tañada pointed out that the Constitution clearly states the need to protect local industries.


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Fair Trade Alliance slams SC ruling lifting safeguard duty on cement

By Marianne V. Go | August 5, 2005 - 12:00am

The Fair Trade Alliance (FTA) slammed yesterday the en banc decision of the Supreme Court lifting the safeguard tariffs on imported cement. According to Wigberto Tañada of the FTA, the SC ruling is "harsh"...

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